Kindergarten Writing and the Common Core: Joyful Pathways to Accelerated Literacy

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Kindergarten Writing and The Common Core: Joyful Pathways to Accelerated Literacy!

by Nellie Edge

We are pleased to hear that Kindergarten Study Groups are using our writing program for ongoing dialog into best teaching practices. Just in case you do not have all of our latest supports: Here are the links to view or download:

You may also view our beautiful and growing collection of Pinterest Boards for Kindergarten Writing.

Research consistently shows that highly skilled, engaging teachers can reduce the achievement gap. What are the inspired practices these accomplished teachers use to create a welcoming classroom and accelerate literacy for all children? How do we intentionally create a joyful community of self-motivated children who not only learn how to write and read, but also LOVE to write and read? Expand your repertoire with
10 Proven Writing Strategies that produce exceptional literacy gains.

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Available March, 2016

3. Honoring the Life of
Martin Luther King, Jr.

The life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be understood and honored even by young children. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught people to solve problems nonviolently. He promoted love and brotherhood. Retired kindergarten teacher Joanie Cutler shares books and stories about Martin Luther King, Jr. After much discussion, she encourages her children to apply Dr. King’s teachings by noticing when their kindergarten friends solve problems peacefully and show fairness and kindness at school. These acts are recorded on 1” x 6” strips of paper: red for acts of kindness and white for acts of peace. These are linked
into a growing chain that adorns the classroom while honoring the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. A letter including strips of white and red paper chain links was also sent home to parents, asking them to record the acts and reinforce these same traits at home, and the links were sent back to school for the growing chain.

“We hope with your efforts and our own to set these traits as habits that will enrich the life of your child, and through them benefit our society.” –Joanie Cutler

Let us walk you through our best recommendations and online resources:

Visit exemplary kindergarten programs online. Start with our Excellence in Kindergarten Literacy Award sites and other favorite kindergarten literacy sites. They are annotated with direct links to some of the most inspiring content on each site. (You could spend hours here!)

Join the free mentor kindergarten teacher chat board at teachers.net and proteacher.com follow the dialog on topics of interest. You will discover wise National Board Certified kindergarten voices here! We make it a point to read everything posted by Jacque Verrell, KinderJane and Julie Lay (a.k.a. Hedgie Haven).

Read The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in The Elementary Grades by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser and join The Daily Café website. This high-quality professional site provides inspiring video clips, weekly news tips, and helpful articles. The Daily 5™ Kindergarten seminar with accompanying DVD is a “must-attend” event.

It is a pleasure to send off our January newsletter to teachers who share our vision for joyful and rigorous learning that enhances the social and emotional lives of children. Consider joining us for Online Seminars in 2016.

This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. It is the monthly newsletter from the Nellie Edge Excellence in Kindergarten and Early Literacy site. For more information and resources visit www.nellieedge.com.